In recent developments, the Pentagon has suspended aid deliveries to Gaza via its floating pier due to repeated mishaps. The pier, which is used for delivering humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, has experienced significant damage after sections of it were ripped free in bad weather. This comes as Israel continues its military campaign against Hamas.
According to reports, one US service member was critically injured during the mishaps and four vessels beached due to heavy seas since the pier began operations two weeks ago. The damage will require the U.S. military, with Israeli assistance, to disassemble pieces of the pier attached to the Gazan shore, rebuild them in Ashdod, Israel, then transport them back to Gaza and reconnect them.
The repairs are expected to take at least a week and temporarily eliminate the pier as an option for delivering humanitarian aid. The U.S. has spent roughly $320 million constructing the massive floating dock, which was operational for barely a week before the damage occurred.
Despite these challenges, efforts to deliver aid to Gaza continue through other means such as land crossings from Israel and Egypt.
It is important to note that all sources used in this article were analyzed with skepticism due to potential biases. The Pentagon, as a government entity, may have an agenda in reporting on the pier's mishaps. However, the consistent reporting of these incidents across multiple sources lends credibility to the information presented.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
